Articles related to "Patient"

Treating doctors with awe and reverence does not always yield the best results for the patient whereas a move to a respectful partnership could be of greater benefit.

Patients must take responsibility for the care they receive from their doctors and there are several things to note when deciding whether a doctor is worth his salt.

Patient education benefits the patients, health care community, insurance companies and taxpayers. Making a patient knowledgeable gives them the power to succeed.

Hospital workers are understaffed and over worked. Can you tell if your loved one is getting proper care, or are they falling through the cracks and being neglected?

Sundowning in people with Alzheimer's is a condition in which the person exhibits increased confusion, anxiety and agitation, usually in late afternoon or early evening.

Several studies show that compared to the general population patients with systemic autoimmune diseases are more likely to have an autoimmune thyroid disorder (AITD).

The English Patient is Michael Ondaatje's most famous book and was also made into an Academy Award winning motion picture.

A Wellness Coach is the perfect way to increase chiropractic patient education, encourage patients to pursue prevention, and to ultimately increase patient retention.

Obesity challenges and frustrates both patients and their doctors. Healthcare providers may show less respect for obese persons than for normal-weight individuals.

Kidney patients can engage in activities during and between dialysis treatments to help them embrace life in a genuinely positive way.

Many people with drug or alcohol addiction tend to postpone seeking help from a drug treatment center because of privacy fears.

A decade-long study conducted at Dartmouth University reported in InFocus indicates that physicians deliver the best, evidenced-based medicine only half of the time.

Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies occur in people with autoimmune thyroid disease and other autoimmune conditions, and they're seen in the healthy population.

This article describes the three basic subtypes seen in autoimmune hepatitis and explains how their particular disease courses differ.

For years, physicians have recommended rest for cancer patients both during and after therapy. Recent evidence shows the benefits of exercise for these individuals.

Bioethics deals with moral issues in medicine, but sometimes doing what is right creates more problems for the physician-patient relationship than doing nothing at all.

An article in our local paper last Saturday reported that one in nine patients in Canadian hospitals gets an infection before leaving hospital.

Many patients recovering from surgery or an injury are eager to drive again, especially if they drive for work. But it's hard to know if it is safe to resume driving.

Deep Brain Stimulation, a therapeutic option for treatment of Parkinson's disease. This article reviews which candidates are suitable for this surgical procedure

Three easy tips for helping family members of an acutely ill patient.

You can still eat well during treatment and never lose your love for food.

Lift a cancer patient's spirits with a holiday gift tailored to the personality of the patient or the specific type of cancer the patient is managing.

Preparing your home for the arrival of a ventilator dependent patient can be overwhelming. These simple preparations will go a long way toward alleviating your anxiety.

Avoiding the following behaviours will make visiting hour easier.

Re-mission is a videogame developed with stunning visual affects and an engrossing storyline; however, the game has a greater purpose than entertainment.

A Canadian study has found that women may be more at risk for becoming critically ill from the swine flu virus. Of the 168 H1N1 flu patients studied, 113 were women.

Patients with viral and autoimmune hepatitis are at increased risk for developing several different autoimmune disorders.

This article offers a neurologist's clear, step-by-step tips on how to respond to delusions, delirium and sudden increases in strange behavior in the dementia patient.

Understanding the terminology used for mechanical ventilators can be confusing to people with little or no experience in the medical field.

Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common features of thyroid disease and include bipolar disorder, depression, cognitive changes, and sleep disturbances.

Isentress-based therapy maintains activity at 96 weeks in treatment-naïve HIV patients, comparable to efavirenz.. The benefits are improved side effect and lipid profiles

Choosing a physician to maintain your health care is important. There are physical, emotional, and financial factors to consider before you make your final decision.

Navigating a disease or an illness is an overwhelming experience. Elderly parents, whose memory is weak, find the experience unmanageable.

Approximately 15% of patients with bipolar disorder attempt suicide. Here are six factors which increase a bipolar patient's risk of suicide.

Participatory medicine is the active involvement of patients as well as physicians and caregivers in improving health care.

Various (some preventable) symptoms and complications and their initial presentation in patients with lupus are associated with different degrees of mortality.

Buying gifts for family or friends in nursing homes can be challenging. Here are some ideas offered by activity directors from three care facilities in Washington State.

Get the best from a doctor by making notes, asking questions, reading about the condition and being informed about the illness. A health savvy patient asks questions.

Families are often unsure how to deal with end of life issues. Here, a hospice worker answers questions about how to care for dying patients.

Patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) entail close clinical management and support to control and identify their symptoms.

For many, getting an MRI can be a nerve wrecking and fearful experience. Learn how to get over your anxiety and make getting an MRI as easy as possible.

Private health insurance fails to protect many cancer patients from huge medical debt and can affect their ability to access care.

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an autoimmune liver disease that causes bile duct inflammation. PSC often accompanies other autoimmune disorders.

Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that destroys cartilage. It can occur alone or in patients with other autiommune disorders.

Thyroid patients can benefit a great deal from the experiences and basic knowledge shared by other patients and being proactive can be done in-balance.

Patients need to understand their patient rights and become their own advocate when dealing with the health care system.

Lisa Sanders' has written a fascinating book on the importance of using the right diagnostic tools - starting from patient history - to solve "medical mysteries."

Communication is an essential skill for all health care professionals. This involves effective speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Therapists, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists report negative feelings towards patients with personality disorders.

Showing support to someone who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer can make the diagnosis easier on the patient and their family.